• Fair work: Overview

    This page provides an overview of the Court’s Fair Work jurisdiction.

  • I have just separated, where do I start?

    Frequently asked question response

  • Human rights: Avoiding court

    This page provides information about how you might be able to resolve your dispute without the need for a court hearing.

  • Consumer law: Overview

    This page explains the Court’s jurisdiction in consumer law matters.

  • Central Practice Direction: Migration proceedings

    The purpose of this Practice Direction is to set out the practice and procedure of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (Court) for the case management of its migration caseload. It does not otherwise apply to general federal law proceedings.

  • Notice of appeal

    This form is used to lodge an Appeal.

  • The Courts and your privacy

    In most circumstances, courts and their decisions are accessible to members of the public. This policy of 'open justice' is reflected in section 97 of the Family Law Act 1975, which provides that all proceedings should be heard in open unless a court decides otherwise. The principle of open justice is fundamental to ensuring that courts remain transparent and accountable for their decisions.

  • Chief Justice

    The Chief Justice is responsible for ensuring the effective, orderly and expeditious discharge of the business of the Court (s 21B Family Law Act) and for managing its administrative affairs (s 38A). The Chief Justice is assisted in judicial responsibilities by the Deputy Chief Justice (s 21B) and in administrative responsibilities by the Chief Executive Officer (s 38D(3)).
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